2012 Honda Odyssey reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2012 Honda Odyssey — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 325
- 52 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 58 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 22 reported crashes · 31 injuries · 9 fires
What owners report fails — 2012 Honda Odyssey
- SERVICE BRAKES 58
- ENGINE 39
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23
- POWER TRAIN 21
5 recalls on record for the 2012 Honda Odyssey
- NHTSA 17V725000 · 2018 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY If the seat tips forward during braking, it can increase the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 16V933000 · 2017 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY An unlocked second row outboard seat increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash.
- NHTSA 13V016000 · 2013 · AIR BAGS The absence of more than one rivet could alter the performance of the driver's airbag during deployment. This could pote
- NHTSA 13V143000 · 2013 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll a
- NHTSA 11V602000 · 2011 · SUSPENSION:FRONT IF THE NUT LOOSENS, THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WOULD ONLY BE ATTACHED BY ONE BOLT, ALLOWING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SHIFT TO A
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2012 Honda Odyssey units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Honda Odyssey reliable?
NHTSA has 325 consumer complaints on record for the 2012 Honda Odyssey and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (58 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2012 Honda Odyssey units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Odyssey?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (58), engine (39), electrical system (28), unknown or other (23). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2012 Honda Odyssey?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.